The aim of the Art and craft club is to allow the children to experience and enjoy all aspects of Art & design e.g.Painting, colouring, craft, collage clay work and 3 D modeling children are encouraged to express themselves and to be creative in a environment.
Kids love doing a variety of arts and crafts as an outlet to be creative and have some fun! Little do they know that it is so good for their development as well.
Benefits of Arts and crafts
Bilateral Coordination -
Crafts such as coloring, drawing, cutting all require your child to use both of their hands to getner. This skill is important in other areas of their lives as they continue to grow, such as writing, typing shoes, typing and so much more.
Fine Motor Coordination –
In order to draw shapes, cut patterns and hand writing, your child is required to use their fine motor coordination. These skills similarly translate to other areas of their lives, such as dressing, eating and in the academic setting.
Self Regulation –
Crafts that require drying, waiting. This is a great lesson for you child to demonstrate self control and patience. Also as always things might not go exactly as we hoped craft are a great way to promote flexibility in your child. There is no right or wrong way in exploring ones own creativity.
Self esteem Booster -
Although we want to challenge our kids it is also important to initially choose arts and craft that are at your childs skill level completing the crafts successfully will give them a great sense of accomplishment and pride